Technology Internal Audit Manager - Analytics and Automation

About the role:

We are seeking a Technology Internal Audit Manager Analytics & Automation to join our growing Internal Audit (IA) team. This role is ideal for someone with a collaborative agile mindset and a strong background in shaping internal audit practices within fast-paced high-growth tech or SaaS environments.

As a key member of the IA team you will lead technology risk audits and help enhance audit and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) governance processes by integrating automation AI and data analytics. Your work will drive greater efficiency deeper insights and more strategic risk management across the organization.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska Austin Metro Boulder Metro California Chicago Metro Connecticut Dallas Metro Denver Metro Houston Metro Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York Rhode Island Seattle Metro and Washington D.C.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Integrating automation AI and data analytics into audit and ERM governance processes to improve efficiency and insight.
• Leading risk-based technology audits in areas such as cybersecurity IT infrastructure operations and software development.
• Supporting ERM by tracking and reporting key technology risks to inform strategic decisions.
• Automate the tracking and monitoring of audit issue progress to ensure timely resolution and accountability.
• Enhancing audit methodologies and advising cross-functional teams on technology risk and compliance.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to build and innovate within a forward-thinking audit function while helping Samsara manage risk and scale responsibly.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impacthelping to keep the lights on get food into grocery stores reduce emissions and most importantly ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work this role wont be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• Youre energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara we win together celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role you will:

• Lead and execute technology-focused audits in cybersecurity IT infrastructure software development and data privacy leveraging data-driven methods to evaluate controls and surface risk insights.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners across IT Security and R&D to identify prioritize and continuously monitor technology risks directly informing audit planning.
• Assist with managing governance for the companys ERM program by leveraging data analytics to monitor and report on technology and cybersecurity risks providing timely insights for leadership decisions.
• Support critical compliance initiatives like SOX and ISO by managing testing of technology-relevant controls coordinating with external partners and improving processes through automation enhanced documentation and consistent reporting.
• Scale internal audit processes with a focus on analytics automation and continuous improvement while acting as a trusted advisor to business and engineering stakeholders on technology risk cybersecurity and compliance matters.
• Champion role model and embed Samsaras cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success Build for the Long Term Adopt a Growth Mindset Be Inclusive Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 8 years of experience in IT audit cybersecurity risk or compliance within the tech or SaaS industry either in-house or through Big 4/professional services/consulting firms.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to build automation into audit processes with a focus on improving efficiency accuracy and risk coverage.
• Hands-on experience with technology risk frameworks and compliance standards such as SOC ISO NIST GDPR and SOX or in related roles like security engineering operations or software/product development.
• Proven ability to lead and execute technology risk assessments assurance and advisory projects including delivering key findings to business stakeholders and tracking management action plans to resolution.
• Proficiency in data analytics including applying analytical tools and techniques to enhance audit insight and drive risk-informed decisions.
• Experience working with large datasets data processing tools (e.g. SQL) and cloud-based platforms (e.g. Databricks) for scalable data analysis and workflow automation.
• Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to engage business stakeholders manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience supporting enterprise risk management (ERM) programs including monitoring tracking and reporting on key technology and cybersecurity risks to inform decision-making.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python) particularly for scripting automation and building AI or data analytics workflows.
• Experience partnering with product engineering teams R&D (agile/DevOps).
• A bachelors degree or equivalent in relevant fields of study - Information Systems Computer Science Engineering/Technology or other related fields is desirable.
• Relevant professional certification(s) such as CISA CISSP CISM or other relevant certifications.